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1888 July 29, Awbury, to My dear Rachel
Title:
1888 July 29, to My dear Rachel
Date:
1888-07-29
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
Julia Wilbur "Excelsior" diary, 1889
Title:
Julia Wilbur "Excelsior" diary, 1889
Description:
Wilbur wrote daily page-length entries describing events in detail, including her trips to Providence, New York, and Philadelphia. The memoranda at the end include a summary of the state of her health and her family, her finances for the year, and various facts, sayings, and literary extracts, including an abolitionist poem by James Russell Lowell and a quotation from Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Date:
1889
Collection:
Julia Wilbur Papers, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
1888 July 28, Philadelphia, to Dearest Rachel
Title:
1888 July 28, to Dearest Rachel
Date:
1888-07-28
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
Julia Wilbur "American" diary, 1882
Title:
Julia Wilbur "American" diary, 1882
Description:
Wilbur wrote daily page-length entries describing significant events in detail. Recurring themes are her work at the Patent Office and her social activities, including attending White House receptions. Also describes her travels in Massachusetts and eastern New York. The memoranda at the end include a reflection on the year as a whole and a summary of the state of her family.
Date:
1882
Collection:
Julia Wilbur Papers, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Nathaniel Barney letter to Lucretia Mott
Title:
Nathaniel Barney letter to Lucretia Mott
Description:
Nathaniel Barney was Lucretia Mott's cousin. Barney expresses his condolences to Lucretia over the death of her husband, James Mott. He mentions that he and Maria Mitchell attend the same Meeting, and mentions having her over for a visit. He calls the testimony of John D. Hicks "interesting" and "beautiful."
Date:
1868-06-21
Collection:
Mott Manuscripts, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Lucretia Mott letter to her family
Title:
Lucretia Mott letter to her family
Description:
Written over a letter from Ellen Wright Garrison to 'Henry." Lucretia Mott is in Danby, Vermont, for a select quarterly meeting; she describes her trip there from Newburgh, New York, via Poughkeepsie, where she visited the recently founded Vassar College. She also discusses the hospitality of her host, Israel Drake.
Date:
1866-08-28
Collection:
Mott Manuscripts, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Alanson Swain letter to Edward Hopper
Title:
Alanson Swain letter to Edward Hopper
Description:
Alanson Swain writes that his father-in-law Nathaniel Barney has passed away and will be interred in Nantucket. Barney was Lucretia Mott's cousin. Lucretia sent this letter to Martha Coffin Wright together with the letter scanned as A00182185.
Date:
1869-09-03
Collection:
Mott Manuscripts, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
William McGeorge letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
William McGeorge letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
William McGeorge was a trustee of the Schofield Normal and Industrial School in Aiken, South Carolina. Tells Schofield he has bought a house in Vineland, New Jersey, and describes the town as a paradise full of gardens and free of alcohol, crime, and poverty.
Date:
1872-06-22
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to William Gibbons
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to William Gibbons
Description:
Willie is visiting an aunt and uncle. Discusses recent events concerning friends/family. Gives advice on morality; "Be ready to make sacrifices for the comfort of others." Mentions having recently attended speeches advocating anti-slavery, anti-capital-punishment, etc.
Date:
1848-05-11
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Hannah Tallcot Howland diary
Title:
Hannah Tallcot Howland diary
Description:
Details her family's journey to New York City and back. Lists people who they visited and Quaker meetings they attended, in addition to describing the landscapes they passed through. Includes a few short passages of poetry.
Date:
1816-09-20 - 1816-11-28
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Phebe Tallcot diary
Title:
Phebe Tallcot diary
Description:
Titled "A journal of the peregrinations etc. of a comical character." Likely by Phebe Tallcot or one of her sisters; the last line points out that the author's "name is understood as it is nowhere mentioned in the whole volume." Details the family's journey to Yearly Meeting in New York City and back. Lists people who they visited and Quaker meetings they attended. Also discusses several weddings.
Date:
1818
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Maria Mitchell letter to Graceanna Lewis
Title:
Maria Mitchell letter to Graceanna Lewis
Description:
Maria Mitchell was a prominent female astronomer who taught at Vassar College. Discusses plans for a series of lectures on science for women in Poughkeepsie and invites Lewis to give one of the lectures.
Date:
1865-1888
Collection:
Friends Historical Library Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, April 20, 1884
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1884
Description:
Mary Garrett writes to M. Carey Thomas, apologizing for not writing more, blaming her poor health. She writes of the coming of Spring, and states that she and her father will likely want to visit the ocean in the future, if Mr. Garrett's health allows. She also mentions writing to Mamie Gwinn to apologize for coming across as rude, as requested by Thomas.
Date:
1884-04-20
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
William McGeorge letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
William McGeorge letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
William McGeorge was a trustee of the Schofield Normal and Industrial School in Aiken, South Carolina. Consoles Schofield over errors in the construction of her schoolhouse. Discusses the upcoming election and the importance of maintaining Republican control. Advises Schofield to wait until her health has improved before overseeing the building of a house for herself. Discusses rents and property values in Aiken. Apologizes for various small inconsiderate acts he has committed.
Date:
1870-09-21
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
William McGeorge letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
William McGeorge letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
Discusses Schofield's schoolhouse, which was built on her property rather than a plot she had donated specifically for the building. Advises her on what steps to take. Promises to write to E. H. Hayne about the matter. Discusses Schofield's current living situation. Advises her to take care of her health. Discusses the recent elections; celebrates the election of African Americans.
Date:
1870-11-07
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
William McGeorge letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
William McGeorge letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
The letter is damaged and some text has been lost. William McGeorge was a trustee of the Schofield Normal and Industrial School in Aiken, South Carolina. Asks Schofield what he should do with the Deed. Criticizes Wendell Phillips's recent speech. Mentions the need for world peace. Discusses Schofield's efforts for the Schofield School and donates money towards her cause. Describes his financial support of family and friends.
Date:
1870-12-04
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
S. Fraser letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
S. Fraser letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Discusses the report he plans to mail to Jackson.
Date:
1902-10-17
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Catharine Hicks
Title:
Catharine Hicks
Description:
Seated portrait of Catharine Hicks of 'Pokeepsie' [Poughkeepsie], N.Y.
Date:
(approximate) 1870
Collection:
Truman-Underhill Photograph Collection
Robert Hicks
Title:
Robert Hicks
Description:
Portrait of Robert Hicks of 'Pokeepsie' [Poughkeepsie], N.Y.
Date:
(approximate) 1870
Collection:
Truman-Underhill Photograph Collection